Sr Principal Embedded Software Eng (SkillBridge)
Northrop Grumman2 months ago
Baltimore, MD, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$136k - $204k/yr
Responsibilities
- Analyze, develop, and modify embedded software using modern development techniques, primarily in C/C++.
- Work across software specification, design, implementation, integration, debugging, and maintenance activities.
- Identify risks, recommend mitigations, track defects, develop resolutions, and report status.
- Design and execute unit tests, create build verification test plans, and track testing status.
- Test and verify software on simulators and production hardware in System Integration Laboratories.
- Evaluate new technologies and participate in systems, technical peer, design, architecture, and end-to-end requirements reviews.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field and 8 years of related experience.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance and Special Program Access are required.
- At least 6 years of experience working in C/C++.
- At least 6 years of experience with real-time embedded software.
- At least 6 years of experience across the full software lifecycle, including specification, design, implementation, integration, debugging, and maintenance.
- Preferred qualifications include algorithmic application development and optimization; Electronic Warfare, Built-in Test, or calibration experience; VxWorks or Linux; Visual Studio; Matlab; Coverity, SonarQube, or Clockwork; Open Architecture Solutions; and experience with the Atlassian toolset, Kubernetes, Model Based Engineering, and DevSecOps practices.
- SkillBridge participants must meet program eligibility requirements, including at least 180 days of active duty, being within 12 months of separation or retirement, an honorable discharge, completed TAPS/TGPS, a recent ethics brief, and commander authorization.
Benefits
- Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off are provided.
- The position is based in Baltimore, Maryland, with no relocation assistance and approximately 10% travel.
- SkillBridge participation provides up to 180 days of on-the-job training on a schedule equivalent to 40 hours per week and may lead to full-time employment.
- SkillBridge participants continue receiving military compensation and benefits and are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman during the program.
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About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).